甘肃省武威第一中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题.doc

1、- 1 -武威一中 2019年春季学期开学考试高二年级英语试卷第一部分 阅读理解 ( 共两节，满分 40分 )第一节 ( 共 15小题；每小题 2分，满分 30分 )阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AA Language Programme for TeenagersWelcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.Our CoursesRegardless of your choice of course, y

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10、had a beautiful nine-year-old golden retriever, Sunny. Fionas in-laws lived in New Zealand and every time the family went over to visit them, we got to mind the dog. Fiona would also leave her bronze Landcruiser at our place, parked right where Sunny could see it, for as long as the dog could check

11、that the car was still there, which he did regularly, he was happy. Sunny knew from past experience that if the car was - 3 -there, the family would come back. Each time they did, I jokingly told them not to bother picking up Sunny because he was a joy to have around.He was beautiful with the family

12、, and when an unexpected baby came along - 17 years after her older sister - Sunny was lovely and gentle with her.In April 2017 we learnt that the family was relocating to New Zealand. Realizing the bond that existed between them and Sunny, I knew they would want to take him. But with limited financ

13、es they found it too expensive to take their much-loved dog.So we adopted him.Their car, yet to be sold, was parked at our side gate and Sunny kept watching over it, checking on it each day before going for a walk. I think it was his security blanket. Then, a few months later, when the car was final

14、ly sold, poor Sunny had to adjust to losing yet another part of his family.With the car gone, Sunny discovered that cats visit the area and this has held his interest (though not as much as the car!). Weve had a few problems, but Sunny has now settled in very well and is far better trained than any

15、of our previous dogs.Sunny is lovely company and has been a beautiful addition to our family.4. Why did Fiona park her car at her parents house every time she went to visit her relatives in New Zealand?A. Because it was another part of Sunnys family.B. Because Sunny took great interest in watching i

16、t.C. Because it was Sunnys routine before going for a walk.D. Because to Sunny it meant the family would come back.5. What can we learn from the text?A. Fiona once joked about attending to Sunny.B. The family had two kids with a huge age difference.C. Cats could hold Sunnys attention as well as the

17、car did.D. The family moved to New Zealand with their beloved dog.6. What does the underlined phrase mean?- 4 -A. a toy to comfort crying kids B. something to reduce angerC. a measure to provide protection D. something to make you feel warm7. Which of the following can best describe Sunnys character

18、?A.loyal and adaptable B. expensive and loyalC. naughty and expensive D. naughty and adaptableC “Anything you want, anytime you need it.”The message appeared on computer screens across the country at the same time, on the same day: December 12th, at 12 p.m Simultaneously, important looking envelopes

19、 containing cards with the same message were hand-delivered to the offices of all the major news companies.One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin, a business reporter at The Post. The card was beautifully designed a black background with the words printed out in crisp white letters. There was no

20、 explanation on the back, just a website address. Chris went to the website. Its style was identical to the cards and said: “Anytime: Starting Tomorrow.” The next day websites and blogs were filled with articles theorising about Anytime. Was it a shopping website like Tao Bao or Amazon? A joke? Some

21、thing illegal? Anytimes marketing had worked it was a household name before itd even made a single sale. When the opening came, that day at noon, the Anytime website suddenly had a single field that read, “What do you want?” All you had to do was type the words into that box, and then specify how qu

22、ickly you wanted your item delivered: within one, ten, or twenty-four hours. Bloggers were the first to test the service. And their reviews were glowing. Within weeks, Anytime had become a part of daily life. Nobody used other delivery sites or the post anymore as Anytime was much cheaper and faster

23、.Chris still wondered what exactly Anytime was. He tried to find out who owned the company, but it was registered in a small country that did not require - 5 -such information to be made public. He did find some interesting facts, though. Anyone who challenged the company, it seemed, met with seriou

24、s trouble. A government official critical of Anytime for avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenly appeared claiming he was dishonest. The head of another company taking Anytime to court died in a car accident just days before the case was to begin. Chris began making

25、 a list of all the people who had something terrible happen to them after opposing or criticising Anytime. By lunch, he had more than one hundred examples. Something was definitely wrong. Chris worked on his list the rest of the day, emailing people who could provide more information and looking thr

26、ough newspaper records. After working through the night, an exhausted Chris finally fell asleep at his desk at 4 a.m When he woke a few hours later, there was a message flashing on his computer screen: “Stop making trouble.” Chris smiled. He had no intention of stopping now that he knew he was on th

27、e right track.8. What was on the front of the card sent to Chris Lin?A. An invitation to a company opening.B. The website address of a new company.C. The words “Anytime: Starting tomorrow”.D. The words “Anything you want, anytime you need it”.9. Why did the company choose to send the cards to many n

28、ews reporters?A. Because it didnt have enough money for traditional advertising. B. Because it wanted to attract the reporters as customers.C. So the reporters would write stories about the new company.D. So people would find the new company interesting.10. What did Chris s research suggest about An

29、ytime?A. It may be very dangerous.B. Its popularity would soon decrease. C. It was doing business all over the world. D. It was being widely criticised by journalists. - 6 -11. How did Chris feel at the end of the story?A. Scared that he would get into trouble.B. Confident that he would find the tru

30、th.C. Nervous about what the company would do.D. Satisfied that he had discovered the companys secret.D Across the world, studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading. These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a m

31、ore positive attitude toward reading.There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences. Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage. Recent research has found

32、even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially-engineered gap for boys reading?To improve boys reading performance, parents and educators may look for ways to connect boys

33、with reading. This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting so-called “boy-friendly” books that boys supposedly “prefer”. These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works, as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fiction.But this belief is not supported by recent resear

34、ch, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction. Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher

35、 language ability.Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books. Firstly, dont assume that boys of the same - 7 -age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material,

36、have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often h

37、ave less access to libraries during class. Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.In addition, we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by

38、 being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.12. According to the author, what is the main cause of the difference in boys and girls reading ability?A. Social factors.B. Teaching methods.C. Personal preferences.D. Psychological differences.13. Why does the author reco

39、mmend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading?A. To persuade boys to read more often.B. To learn what boys are most interested in.C. To help boys improve their language ability.D. To show that adults are good reading role models.14. When should schools give students additional library acces

40、s according to the author?A. Before and after class.B. At any time of the school day.C. At regular times during class.D. When they are in the lower grades.15. What is the main purpose of the text?- 8 -A. To show students ways to improve their reading.B. To explain why boys are not as good at reading

41、 as girls.C. To urge governments to provide more reading resources.D. To provide strategies（策略） that can help improve boys reading ability.第二节 ( 共 5小题; 每小题 2分，满分 10分 )根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Stress is a state of being upset that happens when people are under pressure. As students, t

42、he pressure comes mainly from daily life and study. In fact, everyone,in a period of time will confront some kind of pressure. Therefore, 16 if you feel stressed in school and it is how you treat stress that really matters. Many students are fully occupied with the school work, buried in homework an

43、d stuck in the classroom. In this case, exercise helps a lot when freeing your body of stress hormones and increasing your endorphin levels- responsible for feelings of happiness. So carve out time during your busy day to exercise. Even if you are not a fan of various sports, 17 if thats all that yo

44、u can afford. If physical exercise doesnt work, sometimes you just need to focus on mental controlling. Youd better 18 and begin to re-establish some balance in your emotion rather than concentrate too much on the negative that happened during your day.However, when under too much pressure, you may

45、find things dont go as you wish and it is hard to avoid negative thinking. At this point, you can make yourself busy by 19 . Whether it is drawing, writing, reading, playing sports, or cooking, set aside time on a daily basis to do those things. If you dont have one, pick up a new hobby to help you

46、relieve your stress. School life can be stressful. It is important for you to recognize the causes, take steps to deal with the root of the stress, and tackle the symptoms. - 9 -Most importantly, dont battle stress alone ask for help from a friend and, if necessary, a professional, as keeping things

47、 to yourself may only cause more stress, which means you can 20 . A. you are not aloneB. picking up a hobbyC. doing things you love D. learn to lean on other peopleE. acknowledge the positive in your lifeF. walking for even 20-30 minutes each day is sufficientG. playing football or basketball with s

48、ome friends will get you out of stress第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分 40分）第一节（共 20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Around twenty years ago I was living in York._21_ I had a lot of experience and a Masters degree，I could not find _22_ work.I was _23_ a school bus to m

49、ake ends meet and _24_ with a friend of mine，for I had lost my flat. I had _25_ five interviews (面试) with a company and one day between bus runs they called to say I did not _26_ the job. “Why has my life become so _27_？” I thought painfully.As I pulled the bus over to _28_ a little girl，she handed me an earring _29_ I should keep it _30_ somebody claimed (认领) it. The earring was painted black and said “BE HAPPY”At first I got angry. Then it _31_ meI had been giving all of my _32_